Greg Oden remains interested in signing with the Miami Heat this offseason as he attempts to return to the NBA.

"The Heat need some size, that’s not a secret," agent Mike Conley said. "Whether it’s in a backup role or whatever, he could help them. I know they’re interested in him and he’s interested in them."

Conley expects to be in touch with Pat Riley when the offseason formally begins.

The Heat have the taxpayer mid-level exception starting at $3.183 million but some of that money may be needed to re-sign Chris Andersen.